Count the number of squares in the given figure.

Options

A. 11
B. 21
C. 24
D. 26

Answer

C

Explanation

The figure may be labelled as shown.

The squares composed of two components each are BNQM-CORN, DDSO, MQTL, NRUQ, OSVR, PFWS, QUJT, RVIU and SWHV i.e. 10 in number.
The squares composed of four components each are ABOL BORO, CDSR, DEFS, LQJK, QRIJ, RSHI and SFGH i.e. 8 in number.
The squares composed of eight componepts each ar BRJL, CSIQ and DFHR i.e. 3 in number.
The squares composed of sixteen components each are ACIK, BDHJ and CEGI i.e. 3 in number.
Thus, there are 10+8+3 + 3 = 24 squares in the figure.